Duke could beat the Cavaliers, former NBA star says

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) reacts following a basket against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Paul Pierce, the former Boston Celtics star, said on Monday that the Duke Blue Devils could defeat the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, and said the school's three freshmen stars would start for the team today.

He said if the Cavaliers don’t have power forward Kevin Love, who is reportedly rumored to be potentially traded, "Duke can beat them right now."